Before the fight, Kirby may choose to obtain the Fighter, Ninja, or Fire abilities from Copy Essences (In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, the Sand Copy Essence is here as well). He may then proceed to battle Goriath on a thin icy bridge. Goriath's main attacks in his first phase involve leaping from one side of the stage to the other, and throwing snowballs and long-range punches at Kirby. He can also slam against the ground, sending shockwaves that can damage Kirby. At 50% HP, he can destroy the floor of the stage and change its layout, and send giant ice beams at Kirby from his fists. Defeating Goriath rewards Kirby with the emblem of the Lor Starcutter.
In Extra Mode, Kirby has to fight Goriath EX instead, who has a darker look and is generally much faster than his normal counterpart.